Aerosmith Perform On Streets Of Boston In Front Of Old Apartment
Tuesday, 06 November 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
1325 Commmonwealth Avenue is the building in Boston where it all began some 40 years ago for Aerosmith, in an apartment where Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer lived and wrote songs together in the early 70s. It was where they planted the seed that would catapult them to become America’s greatest rock band, with sales exceeding 150 million albums worldwide and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
On the day before Election Day and the release of their new album 'Music From Another Dimension', Aerosmith threw one helluva party for their dedicated fans and their beloved city of Boston. They urged fans to become a “Freedom Fighter” by voting and performed live right in front of the 1325 Commmonwealth Avenue building. Tens of thousands of cheering fans turned out, with the city closing the streets down and suspending trolley service in the area (since the trolley runs in front of the apartment). It was one of the biggest events ever in Boston!
The day began with the designation of 1325 Commmonwealth Avenue as a historic landmark, with a special commemorative plaque placed outside on the building. This honour was bestowed on the band by Boston Mayor Tom Menino and the city of Boston. To top it off, Aerosmith will further leave their mark as their handprints are being placed in the sidewalk in front of the building. The significance of the event was underlined by the attendance of the New England Patriots President Jonathan Kraft, Patriots Tom Brady and Jerod Mayo, along with an array of Patriots cheerleaders.
Steven Tyler comments: “To be living the dream in Aerosmith for all these years is beyond humbling. But to return to where the dream was dreamt, is the dream come true full circle! To be honored at 1325 Commonwealth Avenue to shut down the street, invite all our friends, receive a plaque from the Mayor of Boston and put our hands in cement...just think it could have been our feet! It's the end and the beginning of a life long dream...dream on!"
Joe Perry adds: “Almost by luck and circumstance the band started here but I would have to say in hindsight after spending time in countless other cities around the world from Abu Dhabi to London, England, I still would have picked Boston to be the cradle of this band. It's still my home!"
The marker commemorating the "Aerosmith Apartment" is presented by the Music Museum Of New England as part of its "Boston Music Trail", a series of markers at sites of musical significance around the city, made possible in part by a grant from the Music Drives Us Foundation. The mission of the Museum is to preserve, honour and showcase New England's musical heritage. It is building an online archive at www.mmone.org.
For their performance, which was exclusively broadcast live by AXS TV and will have an encore presentation of the event in full in primetime at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT, Aerosmith jumped headlong into a set of eight songs including ones that the band played live and recorded on their first album while living at 1325 Commonwealth Avenue. Among the songs was 'Movin' Out,' from their 1973 self-titled debut album which Tyler and Perry wrote on a waterbed in the apartment. From the new album, the band fired up 'Oh Yeah' and 'Lover A Lot.' As they closed with their nugget 'Train Kept A Rollin,' Aerosmith showered the throng with patriotically themed red, white and blue confetti.
Next, Aerosmith continues their "Global Warming Tour," with a new leg starting November 8th that will reach arenas in 14 cities.
'Music From Another Dimension' is Aerosmith's 15th studio album. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and at the band’s studio in Massachusetts; it was produced by Jack Douglas, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, with the exception of three tracks produced by Tyler and Marti Frederiksen. The album abounds with one highlight after another, including 'Out Go The Lights,' 'Oh Yeah,' 'Luv XXX,' 'We All Fall Down,' 'Street Jesus' and 'Can’t Stop Loving You,' on which Tyler duets with Carrie Underwood. The album also includes 'Freedom Fighter' which features Johnny Depp on backing vocals. The album’s first two singles have been released simultaneously to radio and are now lighting up the airwaves: 'What Could Have Been Love' at Hot AC and 'Lover A Lot' at Rock, Active Rock, and Classic Rock.
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On the day before Election Day and the release of their new album 'Music From Another Dimension', Aerosmith threw one helluva party for their dedicated fans and their beloved city of Boston. They urged fans to become a “Freedom Fighter” by voting and performed live right in front of the 1325 Commmonwealth Avenue building. Tens of thousands of cheering fans turned out, with the city closing the streets down and suspending trolley service in the area (since the trolley runs in front of the apartment). It was one of the biggest events ever in Boston!
